Ash Wednesday

Lee Davis • March 4, 2025

A Mark of our Need for Renewal

Ash Wednesday invites us to pause and reflect on our human fragility and the profound need for renewal. In Joel 2:1-2,12-17, we hear a stirring call to repentance—a plea for a heartfelt return to God marked by fasting, weeping, and sincere contrition. This cry resonates deeply on Ash Wednesday, where the symbol of the ash reminds us of our mortality and the transient nature of life.


Similarly, in Matthew 6:1-6,16-21, Jesus teaches us about the true essence of spiritual practices. He warns against performing acts of piety for public acclaim, urging us instead to embrace a private and honest relationship with God. Our fasting and prayers, when done with humility, become a treasured conversation with the Divine—a way to store up eternal treasures in our hearts.



Together, these passages guide us on Ash Wednesday to examine our lives, clear our clutter of superficial ambitions, and focus on a genuine, humble walk with God. They remind us that repentance is not just about shedding old habits but opening our hearts to transformation and renewal during Lent and beyond.

picture of empty tomb

Do not be Afraid

By Lee Davis • April 21, 2025
Even in the face of fear and resistance, the resurrection of Jesus cannot be silenced—Christ is risen, and that changes everything. Like the women at the tomb, we are called to boldly share this truth and live as witnesses to God’s unstoppable love.
darkness surrounding cross with light

From Darkness to Light

By Lee Davis • April 19, 2025
The Great Vigil of Easter, which brings Holy Saturday to a close, is the Church’s most ancient and dramatic liturgy—moving us from darkness to light, death to resurrection. Through fire, story, water, and feast, we proclaim with joy: Christ is risen, Alleluia!
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Good Friday

By Lee Davis • April 18, 2025
On Good Friday, the Church enters a solemn stillness, rich with symbolism—the bare altar, the veneration of the cross, and the silence all speak to the depth of Christ’s suffering and love. Though we stand at the foot of the cross in grief, we do so with hope, knowing the story is not over.
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Eastertide Music Series

By Andrew Butler • April 17, 2025
As we enter the joyous season of Eastertide, we are excited to begin a series of articles exploring the rich tapestry of music that celebrates the resurrection of Christ. This week, we delve into Bach’s majestic Easter Oratorio, focusing on its opening piece, the Sinfonia, which will be performed during our Easter Sunday service.
jesus pouring water into basin

Holy Thursday

By Lee Davis • April 17, 2025
Holy Thursday invites us to remember the night Jesus knelt to wash feet, broke bread with friends, and gave a new commandment: to love one another as He has loved us. In the face of betrayal and suffering, Jesus chose radical, self-giving love—and calls us to do the same.
picture of a crown of thorns and 30 pieces of silver

Holy "Spy" Wednesday

By Lee Davis • April 16, 2025
Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday, commemorates Judas Iscariot’s secret plot to betray Jesus, marking a pivotal turning point in the Passion narrative. It invites us into solemn reflection on human frailty, the cost of betrayal, and the enduring hope of redemption.
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The Good Friday Offering

By Lee Davis • April 15, 2025
On Palm Sunday the Anglican Hospital in Gaza, run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem was hit by two airstrikes. Our Bishop, following a century-long tradition, has called for Good Friday offerings to be made offering our support.
picture of the barren fig tree

Holy "Fig" Tuesday

By Lee Davis • April 14, 2025
Fig Tuesday, observed on Holy Tuesday, recalls Jesus’ encounter with the barren fig tree and challenges us to reflect on the authenticity and fruitfulness of our faith. It invites us to move beyond appearances, examining our lives with honesty as we prepare our hearts for the cross and the promise of resurrection.
painting of Jesus overturning tables in the temple

Holy Monday

By Lee Davis • April 14, 2025
On Holy Monday, we remember Jesus overturning the tables in the temple—a bold act of love that calls out injustice and clears space for true worship. This moment challenges us to examine what needs to be overturned in our own hearts and communities so that all may draw near to God.
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The Significance of Palm/Passion Sunday

By Andrew Butler • April 10, 2025
As we continue our exploration of music during the Lent season, we arrive at a pivotal moment: Palm/Passion Sunday. This day is marked by contrasting emotions and serves as both the culmination of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. It is a day that invites us to reflect deeply on the dual themes of celebration and sacrifice.
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